Job Title

Athletic Trainer, Track and Field

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

04340000 Division of Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position provides athletic training services to men’s and women’s cross country/track and field student-athletes athletes to ensure the proper medical care, prevention and treatment of injuries.  This position will serve and additional staff member assigned to these sports.  Persons must have the ability to make independent decision in the following areas:  injury assessment, injury referrals, injury care management, return to play, emergency care, communication and administration under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.  This position requires the ability to work with the athletic training staff, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, athletic administration, team physicians, and various departments across campus. Persons must possess the skills necessary to multi-task, complete tasks on time, and plan effective strategies to manage multiple student-athletes.    This is a twelve-month position with full benefits.  Work hours will vary based upon the time of year but do include evenings, weekend and travel with assigned sport.    Due to the non-traditional work hours of collegiate athletics, work hours can be flexible especially out of season to promote work-life balance.  The work required is in-person and located in Stephenville, TX. 

Responsibilities

75% - Clinical care for assigned student-athletes

Coordinates medical care of intercollegiate student-athletes consistent with the Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines.    Care includes the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, return to play decisions and emergency care of injuries and/or illnesses

Supports assigned varsity team(s); handle walk-in-care and supports special events as assigned

Provides appropriate practice and game day coverage, including team travel as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

Implements measures to prevent injuries and prepare athletes for practice and competition, including taping, bracing, therapeutic exercise, movement screens and wearable technology

Refers student-athletes to team physicians as appropriate and implements physician’s instructions regarding management of athletic injuries

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team environment

Must be able to make appropriate decision regarding the sports medicine emergency action plans and carry out plans for each athletic venue

Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role

Maintains Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Athletic Training Licensure; Maintains First-Aid, CPR and AED Certification

Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University and Tarleton State Athletics

Employs the standards, practices and procedures of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Western Athletic Conference and Texas Department of License and Regulation

25% - Administrative duties

Communicates professionally and effectively across multiple populations including but not limited to, student-athletes, athletic training staff, athletic training students, team physicians, coaches, athletic administration, strength and conditioning staff, MSAT and Kinesiology faculty, other sports medicine umbrella practitioners and campus colleagues

Prepared and maintains medical records, including but not limited to the documentation of injury reports, medical treatments, rehabilitation programs, medical referrals and other medical records

Carries out NCAA and/or Institutional Drug Testing per the respective protocols

Ability to carry out various administrative responsibilities needed to maintain operational  procedures of a Division I Athletic Training Facility per Tarleton State Sports Medicine Guidelines

Supervision of assigned Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer per Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

Supports the education of Tarleton State’s Masters Athletic Training Students through their preceptor role

Completes all Texas A&M System and Tarleton State University training requirements on time

Serves as a Campus Security Authority

Reports non-compliance incidents to their supervisor, manager and/or compliance officer

Requirements:  Master’s Degree, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers and/or Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer.  If outside of Texas, candidates must be eligible for Texas State Licensure.  Candidates must maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.  Non-traditional work hours including nights, weekend and travel are required.  The ability to maintain a  valid driver’s license and to drive personal, institutional and rental vehicles are required.  All candidates should be able to lift and move medical equipment and supplies weighing up to 75-100 pounds. 
 

Preferred Requirements:  2-3 years employed experience as a certified athletic trainer in secondary school, collegiate or professional athletics is preferred.  Candidates with experience in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy or soft tissue certifications are preferred.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is $43,620 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.